General News Events - Coverage Discussion

Hope there weren’t many vehicles on there by being at 1:30am but it’s very reminiscient of the Tasman Bridge disaster in Hobart in 1975 which led to a complete ban on traffic when ships are passing through.

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How many times will the footage be shown. One video shows the ship appearing to lose power before the collision which is why it appears backed out in the vision. There is also smoke coming from the ship in close ups.

Seen on-line and CNN: "According to the Baltimore City Fire Department, up to 20 individuals and multiple vehicles have plunged into the river. "

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7 Melbourne had a quick report with the video read by the presenter early on. And then crossed to Mylee Hogan about 6:30

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Sky News Sharri Markson’s exclusive vision of the Baltimore bridge collapse revealed to be fake news. #MediaBites #MediaWatch pic.twitter.com/x1DKC0efZI

— Media Watch (@ABCmediawatch) March 28, 2024

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Watching MSNBC right now with Iran attacking Israel…

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I could be wrong as it may have just been a report but does MSNBC now have rolling Sky uk coverage going on?

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ABC News, 7 and 10 were all just showing the Lehrmann decision live. Seems the audio was either lost or cut to all networks. All networks now moved onto their regular offerings, promising to come back if audio is restored.

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Audio also lost on the YouTube stream from the federal court.

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The court has adjourned while the sound on the live feed is fixed.

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Court is finally back.

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ABC caught the start, followed by 10 not long after. 7 seem to be sticking with ads and normal programming this time round.

10 left the coverage at 11:13, directing people to its YouTube channel. ABC left coverage at 11:14 for NSW Premier press conference.

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10 have opted out on broadcast tv of the judgement. Apparently a repeat of Dr Phil is more important.

ABC News cut away to attend a press conference of Chris Minns

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It’s a very extensive Judgment, I’m not surprised 10 moved on and directed people to YouTube.

Agree - ABC News also ended coverage but returned now.

10 back taking the judgement live as part of their Midday News.

Only stayed with it for a few minutes, then moved onto other news again.

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10 and Lisa Wilkinson have successfully defended the case having proved that Lehrmann had raped Ms Higgins.

Lehrmann to pay costs.

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